Four hour day discussed by New York labor council
The Central Trades and Labor Council of New York City and other groups ponder a four hour day as a long term plan to raise pay via premium wages after four hours. The piece notes makework rules and full crew laws in 15 states, costs to railroads, and examples of paid but unpaid labor such as firemen on diesel trains and crews riding without work.
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Central Trades and Labor Council of
New York City
Canada
Minneapolis
Chicago
Texas
Arkansas
Can
Too Many Holidays in Carthage Town
A Panola Watchman letter argues against extending holidays, noting storefronts and services already close on Saturdays and Mondays. The writer warns that excessive days off threaten customers, banks, post offices, and merchants, urging residents to stop “permanent holidays” and keep commerce moving.
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Carthage
Murvaul
Lydia E. Pinkham
Court House
Cleme Clements
Panola Watchman
Farmers Don’t Get All Farm Money
Washington report shows non-farm residents received 2.592 billion dollars in income from agricultural sources last year. Rentals to city owners, urban-part owners, and urban farm workers all counted. Farm people earned 6.3 billion from non-farm investments and urban jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Florist Adds Cautionary Slogan to Delivery Truck
In Essex a florist paints a traffic warning on his delivery truck reading Drive carefully the next load may be yours. The phrase aims to remind motorists to slow down and avoid accidents.
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London
Essex
GI Allergic to U S Dollars Sparks Medical Test
Airman John Smith broke out in a rash after military payment certificates were issued. Tests showed he was allergic to the new U S currency, while unrelated lines mention Miles Standish as captain of the Mayflower.
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Ramstein
Germany
John Smith
U. S
Smith
Miles Standish
Local want ads list flowers and auto parts vendors
Floral orders advised through Mrs H H Taylor at Mrs Guy Hamilton's residence with phone. Meador's offers heavy duty 16 gauge 35 gallon trash barrels at 1.95 each. Dixon Service Station advertises wrecking 1937–1950 Chevrolets and Plymouths with rebuilt generators and starters and repair services.
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Hannah’s
H. H. Taylor
Guy Hamilton
Meador's
Dixon
Beware of the Boiler Room Stock Promoters
Reader's Digest summary warns of boiler room operators selling worthless stocks in rocket metals such as zirconium and beryllium. Hynd notes bands of callers, often 10 to 20 per room, swindle the public of about half a million dollars daily, targeting doctors ministers and teachers. He urges caution, insists on written information, and advises contacting the SEC or state regulator if fraud is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Hynd
Hynd
Boiler Room
Edward N. Gadsby
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
American Mercury
Train halts near frightened pup on viaduct
Bridgeport, Conn. A terrified puppy cowered on a 30-foot viaduct as a heavy New Haven Railroad train screeched to an unscheduled stop just feet away. Hundreds of spectators watched the dramatic scene unfold.
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Bridgeport
Conn
New Haven
Pup rescued by fire crew delays Train 397 seven minutes
Passengers puzzled by the missing railroad station watched firemen from an emergency squad raise a ladder and carry a trembling puppy to the ground. The puppy scampered away as Train 397 ran seven minutes late Monday night with no complaints.
People Who Get Ahead Work Hard Regardless of Sunshine
A compact proverb notes that progress comes from steady effort in all conditions. It emphasizes persistence and self motivation as keys to advancing in life.
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